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the way they can talk to a president of the united states. he has shown a lot of character in what he has done and i appreciate that from him. they talk about how much money he spends. he spent $5 trillion. we are $16 trillion in debt. when bush took over he was in the clear. that means that he spent $11,000 in eight years. that is 500,000 more -- i mean 500 million more than what obama has spent. where are they going to go with that? i am a republican, but i believe i am going to vote democratic this time. i cannot. go for cannot it is not right. it host: all right. this weekend is the libertarian party's national convention. c-span will be there throughout the weekend. it's being held in las vegas. you will see the beginning of it tonight at 9:00 eastern and then saturday on this network beginning at noon. and political news, the candidate mitt romney was in richmond, virginia, yesterday and in coverage of his visit, romney said virginia is the key to victory in the fall. he picked up the endorsement of michelle bachmann. there he is with g
the way they can talk to a president of the united states. he has shown a lot of character in what he has done and i appreciate that from him. they talk about how much money he spends. he spent $5 trillion. we are $16 trillion in debt. when bush took over he was in the clear. that means that he spent $11,000 in eight years. that is 500,000 more -- i mean 500 million more than what obama has spent. where are they going to go with that? i am a republican, but i believe i am going to vote...
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these jobs are coming back to the united states. they're not all going to come back, but we do see a return of these jobs. host: in the may addition of "newsmax" they have a headline host: briefly tell us how you think those three elements will effect job rates going forward -- the cost of guess, the expiration of the bush tax cuts, and the european? -- debt crisis? guest: i will say the primary initiative we face among those three is the deficit and debt situation in the united states, and currently, our deficit is about 8.5% of gdp. it has fallen bit, but it is really due to the effect that the congress and the executive branch have not been doing their jobs. by continuingo go resolutions. congress is not agreed on most anything because of the way the two parties interact with each other, and they're not making changes to tax reform, like you mentioned, the end of the bush tax cuts, what should or should not be done about that -- there is so much uncertainty created by the inability of the congress to come up with a coherent plan.
these jobs are coming back to the united states. they're not all going to come back, but we do see a return of these jobs. host: in the may addition of "newsmax" they have a headline host: briefly tell us how you think those three elements will effect job rates going forward -- the cost of guess, the expiration of the bush tax cuts, and the european? -- debt crisis? guest: i will say the primary initiative we face among those three is the deficit and debt situation in the united...
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it intrude into individual liberty in the united states. you people claim to be the people of small government, but that is the biggest intrusion into every individual's life. it violates the constitution. also, senator obama -- president obama has kept this country safe. he is doing what he needs to do. what he did when he ran for the , he said certain things. he said he would keep the american people save, regardless of what it takes to do you -- would you come on the patriots at and the fact that we've not had another attack? guest: that is not on the floor today, but he made a great point. the president has used the patriot act and those tools every day to keep us safe. you cannot have it both ways. you cannot go against the patriot act and then argue that the president, and we have not had an attack, and the president did authorize the killing of bin laden. the patriot act came into play every single day. nothing is done without court approval. if you're still on the line, i could ask you specifically on what intrusion into your life d
it intrude into individual liberty in the united states. you people claim to be the people of small government, but that is the biggest intrusion into every individual's life. it violates the constitution. also, senator obama -- president obama has kept this country safe. he is doing what he needs to do. what he did when he ran for the , he said certain things. he said he would keep the american people save, regardless of what it takes to do you -- would you come on the patriots at and the fact...
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it is not worth it to the united states. we have too much we need to do to get back on our feet again. host: here is how mitt romney responded to what is happening in syria and expulsion of syrian timmer -- syrian diplomats around the world. this is from his website. kansas city, missouri, al on our independent line. caller: good morning. it is a shame on the international community not to get involved. shame on them that they are standing on the sidelines and watching tens of thousands of kids being massacred. this regime is the most ruthless regime in the middle east. they are criminals and need to be taken away. they do not have to have boots on the ground. all the have to do is just take out the most important forces. that would solve the problem. host: what do you think about arming the rebels and bring in weapons? t think that is a safe call or a dangerous step. caller: it is not dangerous at all. they have to. those people are so helpless right now. the government party in syria right now aren't being armed by iran, r
it is not worth it to the united states. we have too much we need to do to get back on our feet again. host: here is how mitt romney responded to what is happening in syria and expulsion of syrian timmer -- syrian diplomats around the world. this is from his website. kansas city, missouri, al on our independent line. caller: good morning. it is a shame on the international community not to get involved. shame on them that they are standing on the sidelines and watching tens of thousands of kids...
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we are the united states of america. we used to refer to as these united states, 60 years ago. that is what our taxes are for. the gentleman who called from new jersey, when you look on the internet and hear the rhetoric why not go on the internet van dusen fact checking -- go on the internet and do some fact checking. i have a friend who works for you haul and that information was not true. when the trucks are shipped back, they ship them back in. what we need to do is have checks and balances. wisconsin, for example. let's take a look at florida. we have a governor who wanted money for a bullet train and all of a sudden there's a private company being allowed to build a bullet train on the same property that was going to be used that the government was going to give us, tax dollars. host: you say you are an independent. but let's look at the independent movement in america and where that's going. the washington post has a story -- dana ways in on the washington post editorial piece -- let's go to pueblo, colorado, carole, a republican callers waiting in on whether states shou
we are the united states of america. we used to refer to as these united states, 60 years ago. that is what our taxes are for. the gentleman who called from new jersey, when you look on the internet and hear the rhetoric why not go on the internet van dusen fact checking -- go on the internet and do some fact checking. i have a friend who works for you haul and that information was not true. when the trucks are shipped back, they ship them back in. what we need to do is have checks and...
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united states is a christian country. a lot of people see that if i give you this right, they would think that we were going back to sodom and gomorrah. we talked about this all weekend. i have friends who are gay and they are like -- john, what do you think? i was like, it does not matter, but when you try to push your issues on to people to get elected -- look, gay people are not going to get elected down south. southern states have their standards and they are not going to do it. columbus, ohio, we have a huge community here. i have no problem there. but when year issue is about you all giving us these rights, it will take a little bit of time. host: we take a point. let's have chuck answer. guest: what you pointed out is interesting. the president's conversation last week, it has led to more conversation on this, which may have been the best thing the president could have done. having more of these conversations all weekend is a healthy thing for the country. it is definitely moving us forward. i would take exception
united states is a christian country. a lot of people see that if i give you this right, they would think that we were going back to sodom and gomorrah. we talked about this all weekend. i have friends who are gay and they are like -- john, what do you think? i was like, it does not matter, but when you try to push your issues on to people to get elected -- look, gay people are not going to get elected down south. southern states have their standards and they are not going to do it. columbus,...
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outside the united states, 202- 628-0184. as always, we will be taking your tweets and looking after e- mails and the conversation continues on facebook. our first call is married from spokane, washington -- mary. go ahead. caller: here in the united states we have the same issues you're having over there. your country has always seems on the ball to listen to the people. i was wondering -- i have suggested the united states this something-- how come you guys have not gone to the people and ask their opinions? there's a lot of people in the it devastates our intelligent but cannot physically work. but they of product or business ideas that could make the country money. if we had a competition with the people to come up with ideas to promote new business, a new- product in the country, then we're along people with a certain amount of say in the country so they don't feel so lost. it will make a hero out of the people the presidente will be able to make himself or herself look good by listening to the people and what they sugge
outside the united states, 202- 628-0184. as always, we will be taking your tweets and looking after e- mails and the conversation continues on facebook. our first call is married from spokane, washington -- mary. go ahead. caller: here in the united states we have the same issues you're having over there. your country has always seems on the ball to listen to the people. i was wondering -- i have suggested the united states this something-- how come you guys have not gone to the people and ask...
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the united states has zero chance of default. it will have to prioritize spending, but we will pay our financial obligations to our creditors. it is about the debt service. the government can certainly do that. it will take more than 5% or 6% to cover the interest. what it does is, it forces congress to face up to the problems we have created over the last 70 years. we say we will borrow more and spend more. that cannot go on forever. at some couple, it will crash. we are not spending our money -- at some point, it will crash. we are spending not our money, but our children's money. they will pay for it with higher taxes and a lower standard of living. we're living it up because we do not want to take the responsibility and make the hard decisions. host: how do you respond to the report looking at a recession in 2013 depending on the decisions made this year in regard to tax cuts? guest: they will either be -- there will either be massive gridlock, as we have already discussed this morning -- if the democrats win everything, they
the united states has zero chance of default. it will have to prioritize spending, but we will pay our financial obligations to our creditors. it is about the debt service. the government can certainly do that. it will take more than 5% or 6% to cover the interest. what it does is, it forces congress to face up to the problems we have created over the last 70 years. we say we will borrow more and spend more. that cannot go on forever. at some couple, it will crash. we are not spending our money...
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with obama. 90% of the media in the united states is pro obama. it's nice to have fox network to see the other side. now, as far as egypt goes, i think what we're looking is a two-headed snake if you're the muslim brotherhood. it's which one is going to bite you harder and if you can give me a real quick history lesson. who is behind the anwar sadat assassination in 1981 in thanks. guest: well, the anwar sadat assassination was carried out by an extreme islamist group. it's not the muslim brotherhood, an offshoot of the muslim brotherhood that was militant. and they -- in fact, some of the members of that group which obviously horrific in using violence not just against that but in egypt itself, has since actually said they've made a big mistake in assassinating sadat because in retrospect, they thought he was far more encompassing and tolerant than mubarak so it's very interesting that they've had a change of heart. but that particular group is no longer a major force in egypt. never really was a major force in egypt but at least it asserted in v
with obama. 90% of the media in the united states is pro obama. it's nice to have fox network to see the other side. now, as far as egypt goes, i think what we're looking is a two-headed snake if you're the muslim brotherhood. it's which one is going to bite you harder and if you can give me a real quick history lesson. who is behind the anwar sadat assassination in 1981 in thanks. guest: well, the anwar sadat assassination was carried out by an extreme islamist group. it's not the muslim...
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states has human-rights problems, too. that is not a comparable discussion it. >> that is saturday night at 10:00. also this weekend, operation red wing, from his book about a navy seal at war. that's sunday night at 10:00. >> t welcome to old cowtown museum, wichita, kansas. [gunshots] >> today the mayor will talk a little about the problem we're having in the city with taxicabs. hang on for that. >> june 2 and june 3, "booktv and american history tv explore the heritage and literary culture of of wichita, kansas. >> a modest looking paper binding, but it contains an alphabetical list of the members of the senate and house of representatives done in 1831. i believe this was issued only for the members' immediate use only, as it says. there were not supposed to lend this out, because it would tell you exactly where everybody lives, so you could go and point them if you did not like them. >> june 2 and june 3 on c-span 2 and c-span 3. washington journal continues. host: on your screen this friday morning is maria bartiromo.
states has human-rights problems, too. that is not a comparable discussion it. >> that is saturday night at 10:00. also this weekend, operation red wing, from his book about a navy seal at war. that's sunday night at 10:00. >> t welcome to old cowtown museum, wichita, kansas. [gunshots] >> today the mayor will talk a little about the problem we're having in the city with taxicabs. hang on for that. >> june 2 and june 3, "booktv and american history tv explore the...
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they are going to bed hungry in the united states of america. we know the impact of hunger and malnutrition. lower performances at school, poor growth, an immune system less able to fend off illness. instead of ending subsidies to big oil companies, this budget eliminates the social services block grant which provides childcare assistance to low income working mothers, addresses child abuse, provides care for the elderly and disabled. about 22 million people, half of them children, will lose services. instead of ending tax breaks that allow corporations to ship jobs overseas, this budget cuts medicaid, slashes the children's health insurance program, forces 350,000 americans to forego health care coverage provided by health care reform. instead of asking millionaires to pay the same tax rates as middle class families, this budget makes children who are u.s. citizens but immigrant parents ineligible for the child tax credit, harming two million families and 4.5 million children who are united states citizens. they end the medicare guarantee for s
they are going to bed hungry in the united states of america. we know the impact of hunger and malnutrition. lower performances at school, poor growth, an immune system less able to fend off illness. instead of ending subsidies to big oil companies, this budget eliminates the social services block grant which provides childcare assistance to low income working mothers, addresses child abuse, provides care for the elderly and disabled. about 22 million people, half of them children, will lose...